Grow Your Own Avocado Tree

Which type of nonfiction writing would best describe this article?

• historical nonfiction

• scientific text

• technical writing

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What is the first step in this procedure?

• Push three evenly spaced toothpicks into the seed.

• Cut open and remove the seed from the avocado, wash the seed, and peel away the thin brown skin.

• Gather an avocado seed, glass, and toothpicks.

Which step comes after filling the glass with water until the seed is halfway covered?

• Water your plant whenever the soil feels dry to the touch.

• Wait for the avocado seed to sprout.

• Place the glass with the seed in a warm room out of direct sunlight.

Why is cutting the stem in half to about three inches a necessary step?

• Pruning allows the plant to begin putting all its energy into new growth.

• Cutting the stem in half prevents the seedling from growing too big.

• This gives the plant’s roots plenty of room to spread out.

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What happens right before you place the avocado seed on the rim of the glass?

• Three toothpicks should be pushed into the seed and distributed evenly around the center.

• You should find the pointer end of the seed.

• The water level should be checked daily to make sure the seed rests in about 1 inch of water.

Why is replacing the water in the glass every five days a necessary step?

• Changing the water will help the plant grow faster.

• Replacing the water will help to avoid unwanted bacterial growth.

• Adding fresh water to the glass every five days keeps the glass clean.

Which of the following words is a synonym for the word emerge?

• fade

• appear

• expire

What would happen if you left out Step 6?

• The seedling would not grow leaves.

• The seedling wouldn’t continue to grow because there wouldn’t be enough room for its roots to spread out in the glass.

• The seedling would continue to grow well in the glass.

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What is the effect of too much direct sunlight on the plant?

• Too much direct sunlight will help the plant grow.

• Too much direct sunlight will dry out the soil.

• Too much direct sunlight can burn the young leaves.

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After reading these step-by-step directions, what can you infer about the time it takes to grow your own avocado tree?

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